Canada needs supportive government strategies and policies to maintain its global leadership in “carbontech” innovation: international conference
Organization: Government of Alberta
Alberta government ‘strongly’ committed to innovation, but with reduced funding
Alberta’s United Conservative Party government says innovation is still a priority—it just won’t be funded through a provincial carbon tax.
Alberta invests $100M in innovative clean tech projects
Emissions Reduction Alberta invests $100 million in 16 new clean tech projects in the areas of sustainable transportation, electricity and biotechnology.
New University of Lethbridge hub for innovation and discovery nearly complete
The University of Lethbridge’s new $248-million hub for innovation, discovery and community engagement in science will feature incubation space for turning ideas into commercial products.
Alberta commits $100M to grow province’s AI sector
The Alberta government is committing $100 million over five years to attract more AI companies to invest in the province.
Alberta invests $70M in 11 industrial projects to reduce emissions
The funding from the province’s Climate Leadership Plan is being provided through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Industrial Efficiency Challenge.
Twenty-nine Alberta clean tech projects awarded $20.5M
Twenty-nine Alberta cleantech projects will share more than $20.5 million from the province’s Climate Change Innovation Technology Framework program.
New innovation network seeks to slash oil and gas industry’s methane emissions
A new multi-stakeholder innovation network aims to dramatically reduce the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions, while growing jobs and high-tech firms.
Drones help drive diversification of Alberta’s economy
Calgary and Alberta are leading the country in developing and deploying drones, as a strategy to diversify the province’s economy, but the industry says more federal support is needed.
Alberta government creates group to help grow province’s tech sector
The Alberta government has formed a 16-member advisory council to provide advice on strategies, investments and outcomes on technology-related training programs. The Talent Advisory Council on Technology (TACT) includes leaders from the tech industry and post-secondary institutions, along with student and labour representatives. TACT will provide government with guidance and advice aimed at increasing access…
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